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ReviewWorld journal of surgical oncology2025

Unravelling the role of ubiquitin-specific proteases in breast carcinoma: insights into tumour progression and immune microenvironment modulation.

Huiyuan Yang, Tingting Sun, Zhenni Sun, Haining Wang, Dongjie Liu, Dapeng Wu, Tao Qin, Mi Zhou

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Review in World journal of surgical oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Huiyuan YangQingdao Municipal Hospital Affiliated with Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China.
Tingting SunDepartment of Oncology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China.
Zhenni SunDepartment of Oncology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China.
Haining WangDepartment of Oncology, No. 971 Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Navy, Qingdao, 266001, China.
Dongjie LiuDepartment of Second Recuperation, Dalian Rehabilitation Recuperation Center of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA, Dalian, 116013, China.
Dapeng WuDepartment of Oncology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China. wdpeng111@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9446-8365
Tao QinQingdao Municipal Hospital Affiliated with Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China. 313263788@qq.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8005-1593
Mi ZhouQingdao Municipal Hospital Affiliated with Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong Province, 266011, China. mi_zhou1978@163.com.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 82003997Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province No. ZR2022QH055
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Breast cancer is a prevalent malignancy worldwide, and its treatment has increasingly shifted towards precision medicine, with immunotherapy emerging as a key therapeutic strategy. Deubiquitination, an essential epigenetic modification, is regulated by deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) and plays a critical role in immune function and tumor progression. Ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs), a prominent subgroup of DUBs, are involved in regulating immune cell functions, antigen processing, and T cell development in the context of breast cancer. Certain USPs also modulate the differentiation of immune cells, such as myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and regulatory T cells (Tregs), within the breast cancer immune microenvironment. Furthermore, several USPs influence the expression of PD-L1, thus affecting the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors. The overexpression of USPs may promote immune evasion, contributing to the development of treatment resistance. This review elucidates the role of USPs in modulating the immune microenvironment and immune responses in breast cancer. Additionally, it discusses effective strategies for combining USP inhibitors with other therapeutic agents to enhance treatment outcomes. Therefore, targeting USPs presents the potential to enhance the efficacy of immunotherapy and overcome drug resistance, offering a more effective treatment strategy for breast cancer patients.

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Breast NeoplasmsTumor MicroenvironmentUbiquitin-Specific ProteasesDisease ProgressionFemaleHumansImmunotherapyTumor EscapeUbiquitin-Specific ProteasesBreast carcinomaImmune microenvironmentImmune responsePD-L1Tumour microenvironmentUbiquitin-specific proteases

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PMID39979972
PMCPMC11841324

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